Farewell -- But Whenever --

Farewell -- But Whenever --

by Thomas Moore

Farewell! But Whenever-- is a collection of seven poems by Irish poet Thomas Moore. The poems are all about love, loss, and longing, and they are written in a variety of styles, from the playful and lighthearted to the deeply emotional and melancholic. Some of the most famous poems in the collection include "The Last Rose of Summer," "Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms," and "Oft, in the Stilly Night." These poems have been set to music by many composers, and they continue to be popular today for their beauty and their timeless themes.

Authors

Thomas Moore image

Thomas Moore was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist celebrated for his Irish Melodies. Their setting of English-language verse to old Irish tunes marked the transition in popular Irish culture from I...

Books by Thomas Moore

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Horse Shoe Cover image

Horse Shoe by Edward G. Flight

This humorous poem, told in verse, reimagines the classic tale of St. Dunstan and the Devil. The story, rooted in folklore and Christian mythology, re...

Sons of the Covenant: A Tale of London Jewry Cover image

Sons of the Covenant: A Tale of London Jewry by Samuel Gordon

Set in London's East End at the turn of the 20th century, "Sons of the Covenant" follows the Lipcott brothers, two young men from a poor Jewish family...

Little Minister Cover image

Little Minister by J. M. Barrie

The Little Minister, by J.M. Barrie, delves into the complexities of life in a small Scottish village. The story focuses on a young minister, newly a...

Sonnets Cover image

Sonnets by Christina Rossetti

This collection of sonnets by Christina Rossetti delves into profound themes of love, life, and death, exploring the human condition with introspectio...

Favole di Jean de La Fontaine: Libro 10 Cover image

Favole di Jean de La Fontaine: Libro 10 by Jean de La Fontaine

Nei 12 volumi delle "Favole" (1669 - 1693) Jean de La Fontaine rinnovò la tradizione esopica, rappresentando la commedia umana. Quest'opera dimostrò i...

Elves and Heroes Cover image

Elves and Heroes by Donald Alexander Mackenzie

Donald Alexander Mackenzie's 'Elves and Heroes' is a collection of poems that reimagines the ancient myths and legends of Scotland. Drawing inspirati...

Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch Cover image

Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch by H. Rider Haggard

Lysbeth, a young Dutch girl, navigates a tumultuous world during the Spanish Inquisition. She faces hardship and peace, sorrow and joy, and ultimatel...

Manon Lescaut Cover image

Manon Lescaut by Abbé Prévost

Manon Lescaut is a classic novel of passionate love and tragic fate. The story follows the Chevalier des Grieux, a young man who falls deeply in love...

Twilight Stories Cover image

Twilight Stories by Various

A collection of broad-ranging, mostly American stories and poems for children by various authors. Topics include history, war, school, everyday life,...

Princess Aline Cover image

Princess Aline by Richard Harding Davis

Princess Aline tells the story of Morton Carlton, a wealthy American artist who becomes infatuated with Princess Aline of Hohenwald after seeing her p...

Reviews for Farewell -- But Whenever --

No reviews posted or approved, yet...